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Mr Fatty Ratty's Multiprint Print
Artist Fiona Gordon-Abbey and husband Alastair MacAndrew have combined creative talents to produce something different for this, Fiona's ninth exhibition at First-View Gallery, Stourhead.
Billiard Players Support Local Hospice in Tournament
Billiard players from far and wide travelled to Wincanton recently to take part in a one day tournament, raising funds for St Margaret's Hospice.
Horsington & South Cheriton 'Villager' Magazine - May 2013
The "Villager" magazine has another month of news, activities, events and photos from the villages of Horsington and South Cheriton.
Sandbag - Wincanton & District RBL Newsletter: April 2013
News and stories from the Wincanton and District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Read a summary of the April Newsletter or download the full edition, complete with photographs, in PDF format.
Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner
Wincanton is twinned with Gennes in France where May Day is still a Public Holiday. Truffles Restaurant will run a celebratory May Day Special Dinner on May 1st. Anyone from Gennes visiting Wincanton will be made most welcome!
The Market Garden No Longer Sells Fruit or Veg
The Market Garden, Wincanton's High Street fruit and veg shop, no longer sells fruit or veg, specialising in non-edible plants only from today.
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!
According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, to "hoot with laughter" is "to laugh a lot very loudly". If you fancy putting this into practise, head down to The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club on 2nd May. You won't be disappointed!
Twice As Nice - Nearly New for Maternity, Baby & Children
Twice As Nice is coming to Wincanton! Nearly new sales of baby, maternity and children's goods at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May. Pre-loved bargains for bump, baby and beyond.
Raise The Roof - A Concert to Aid Wincanton Parish Church
A 'Raise the Roof' Concert will be performed by Castle Cary Choir in Wincanton Parish Church on Friday 17th May. This is part of the on-going requirement to raise much needed regular income to ensure the Parish Church is sustained for future generations.
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'
The Somerset Wildlife Trust South East Area Group's final illustrated talk of the season takes place on Tuesday 7 May at Caryford Hall, Ansford. Come and learn about the dormouse and the hunt for these enchanting creatures at Stourhead.
Wincanton Racecourse Gets Ready To Rock 'n' Roll
As the 2012 - 2013 jump season approaches the final furlong, Wincanton Racecourse's penultimate May meetings - evening racing with live music (9th May) and Ladies Day (14th May) - are fitting seasonal and social finales.
Ruth Farrant To Preach at Anniversary Service at Methodist Church
Rev. Ruth Farrant will be taking the Church Anniversary Service at Wincanton Methodist Church on Sunday 28th April, at 10.30am. There will be a "Bring and Share" finger buffet after the service.
Car Boot Sale for King Arthur's Students' Kenya Expedition
As some of you may be aware there is a small group of final year King Arthur's students travelling to Kenya after their exams for a month. We have been desperately trying to raise money, each student having to raise £4000 in total.
"Snow Cake" Showing at Wincanton Film Society on Wednesday 24th
Wincanton Film Society's next screening is "Snow Cake", a drama about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatised after a fatal car accident. Join us on Wednesday 24th April.
The Loose Ends Cafe at the Balsam Centre
During August last year the Balsam Centre started a Tuesday lunchtime café, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, called Loose Ends, open to everyone who is, well, at a loose end! Join us for freshly-cooked food and great company.
Sunday Market Proposals - Drop In Meeting
Wincanton Town Team would like to invite you to an open drop in meeting on Thursday 25th April. We would love to have your ideas and inspiration and listen to any feedback in regard to the Wincanton Sunday Market plans.
Can CCTV Images Identify King Arthur's Thief?
Staff and students at King Arthur's School, Wincanton, are reeling from a spate of thefts that have taken place after school hours, but CCTV images taken during the break-ins may help to identify the thief. Do you recognise this man?
Otter Nurseries Support for Wincanton Hospital Scanner Appeal
For several weeks, raffle tickets in support of the Scanner Appeal for Wincanton Community Hospital have been available at a local garden centre. Read on to find out the winning name of the giant fluffy duck and the amount raised.
Town Team Plans for a Sunday Market in Wincanton
Wincanton Town Team is looking to set up a regular Sunday market on the High Street in a bid to re-ignite local trade. Town Team leader Katie Petre-Mears feels a Sunday market will be a unique selling point for the town.
Roll Up! Roll Up! - Skittles Evening with Ploughman's Supper
The Parish Church, Wincanton is holding a fun Skittles Evening with a Ploughman's Supper in aid of Church funds on Saturday 20th April in the Mill Street Social Club. Come along and have a game, with a prize for the winners.
New Mini-Roundabout at the Bottom of South Street
The current boom in road works throughout the area is clearly the effect of the worst winter in many years. I've unearthed some useful information about the road works at the junction of Southgate Road, Station Road and Moor Lane.
Race Night for Wincanton Community Hospital - Tally Ho, They're Off!
Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital have teamed up with Wincanton Town Football Club to bring a night of fun and racing at the Sports Ground Moor Lane Wincanton on Saturday 20th April.
Kick-Start your Creative Writing
Love writing? Have an idea for a book or just want to have fun with like-minded people? Join this eight-week inspirational course with two acclaimed authors.
Children Take Centre Stage at Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Racecourse's Children's Day on Sunday 21st April looks set to be buzzing, with hundreds of children expected to take advantage of the family orientated race-day that provides complimentary entry to children 17-years and under when accompanied by an adult.
Wincanton Museum Opens at Wincanton Library
On Saturday 30th March 2013 Wincanton Museum re-opened at the Towns Library and was officially opened by local MP David Heath. Luckily, Wincanton Window had two people in attendance who were happy to record the event.
Join in the Balsam Bustle at its Community Fun Day
The Balsam Centre's Community Fun Day takes place on Sunday 28th April, with lots of activities and a photographic competition too. A raffle, games for children and adults, plenty to eat and drink and "Dog with the Waggiest Tail" competition!
Triathlon Returns to Wincanton - Sunday 28th April
Triathlon really got everyone talking at London 2012. For a chance to either take part in, or volunteer to help at a local Triathlon. Wincanton Sports Centre is the place to be on Sunday 28th April.
Bee Aware Workshop at Carymoor Environmental Centre
Join TV's Brigit Strawbridge at Carymoor Environmental Centre on Sunday 28th April for a one-day workshop on the fascinating subject of bees.
New Courses and Activities at the Balsam Centre
A variety of new courses and activities are either about to start or have recently begun at the Balsam Centre, designed to get you out and about this Spring, to learn something new or meet new friends.
River Cale Health Survey Video UPDATED
Here’s the long awaited video coverage of the recent in-depth (!) survey of the Cale undertaken by the Wild Trout Trust, provoked by two local dads on a continuing mission to improve the health of the river.